WATCH: Tallassee Road bridge replacement timelapse video

This new timelapse video features the Tallassee Road Bridge Replacement project funded by SPLOST, TSPLOST, and the General Fund with some funds for sidewalks and multi-use path connections from the Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority.

Work began on the replacement in April 2022 to replace the 77-year old bridge. The new bridge and sidewalks re-opened for public use in August 2023.

Watch on YouTube of on the ACCGov Roku channel

Nena Gilreath (Leisure Services) receives Governor's Award for the Arts & Humanities

East Athens Educational Dance Center Program Supervisor Nena Gilreath was recently honored by Governor Brian Kemp with a Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities. 

These awards recognize and honor individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the civic or cultural vitality of the state. Congratulations, Nena!

Read more about Nena and the award.

Coming soon: New voter registration cards 

Changes to local voting precinct boundary lines and new locations for some voting sites were approved in the fall by the Board of Elections. These changes will go into effect beginning with the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election set for March 12, 2024.

Residents’ voting districts or ballots did not change – only the location at which some voters will vote if they vote in-person on an election day. The changes do not affect voters’ advance voting options.

New voter registration cards are being mailed to every registered voter – whether their in-person voting location changed or not – and should be received by late January / early February. So you'll have a nice, clean, new card for 2024 either way.

Even though only some voters will have changes on their cards, all voters are encouraged to check their cards to make sure they know their districts and voting locations.

For more information, call the Elections Department at 706-613-3150 or visit www.accgov.com/elections. 

Renew Leisure Services scholarships by March 1 for summer camps

New year = new scholarship. All Leisure Services Department scholarships expired on December 31 and need to be renewed at a Leisure Services facility or office. 

Those wishing to use a department scholarship for summer camps must apply for a scholarship by March 1 to guarantee it is active in time for summer camp registration. Yes, it is already time to start thinking about summer camp. 

For more information or to download the application, visit accgov.com/scholarship. 

Inclusion Office / Human Relations Commission education session on Jan. 25

ACCGov’s Inclusion Office and the Human Relations Commission (HRC), a resident policy-making board created and appointed by the Mayor and Commission, will co-host a Community Education Session on January 25 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the ACC Library (2025 Baxter Street). 

The event is designed to educate residents about the HRC, the local non-discrimination ordinance, the process of filing discrimination complaints, and consequences that may result from filed complaints. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call the Inclusion Office at 706-613-3015 or visit www.accgov.com/inclusion. 

Request a 2024 stormwater calendar

The Stormwater Management Program produces an educational wall calendar each winter for the upcoming year to show off water and nature scenes from around town alongside useful information. Photos featured in the monthly calendar are collected from residents and ACCGov staff. 

Interested in getting one? Request your 2024 calendar at accgov.com/stormwatercalendar while supplies last.

Help verify the National Broadband map

ACCGov uses the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Map and other resources for data about high-speed internet services available for residents. The FCC map provides details about internet services available to every address in Athens-Clarke County.

State and federal agencies utilize the National Broadband Map to identify unserved and underserved areas for grant funding opportunities.

The SPLOST Office is asking residents, especially those who have been unable to get services, to look up their address on the federal map and verify the accuracy of the data shown. If services are listed that are incorrect or unavailable, residents can challenge and update the map’s information.

Visit accgov.com/broadband for more information.

Winter Water Tips

Follow these tips before freezing weather arrives to help protect your plumbing from damage:

• Shut off and drain any outdoor hoses, sprinklers, and irrigation systems before temperatures plummet.
• Wrap your pipes in insulation or pipe sleeves
• Find your main water valve and ensure you can turn it off. Your water main might be in your basement or under a metal cover in your yard near the street.
• Close off crawl spaces, seal any holes, and ensure all the pipes in your home are protected from outside air.

For more tips including what to do when freezing temperatures arrive or when your pipes do freeze, visit accgov.com/winterwatertips. 

New CHaRM operating hours

The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) has adopted new year-round hours as of January 8, 2024:

• Mondays: Closed
• Tuesdays: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Wednesdays: Noon – 6:00 PM
• Thursdays: Closed
• Fridays: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Saturdays: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sundays: Closed

Visit accgov.com/charm for an updated list of accepted materials, fees, and payment methods.

The ACCGov Mixtape is distributed monthly by the Public Information Office, accgov.com/pio, 706-613-3795